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John King’athia Karuitha
Searching for a Data Analysis Position in the Finance Industry
I like working with data and embrace continuous learning and looking for a position in business research and data analytics. Typical roles include forecasting, data visualization, developing dashboards, and analysing data for A/B tests that call for both technical and communication skills.
Research & Teaching Experience
Research Associate
African Centre for the Study of the USA.
Johannesburg, South Africa.
2019 - Current
- Teamed to write two reports for the Youth Bridge Trust (YBT) titled
Youth,andYouth, Women and Agriculture in Africa. - Wrote 4 articles in the
Africa Portalon Youth, Women, the digital economy, and agriculture. See samples in () section below.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of the Witwatersrand.
Johannesburg, South Africa.
2017 - Current.
- Collected and cleaned data from Bloomberg, IMF, and the World Bank.
- Assisted in grading examinations at the Wits Business School.
Tutorial Fellow, Finance and Accounting
Karatina University.
Karatina, Kenya.
2012 - Current
- Collaborate in teaching business finance and developing curricula.
- Works in a team that has written 3 articles in refereed journals.
- Coordinated exams for 2 years and acted as a head of department.
Research Assistant
Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA).
Nairobi, Kenya.
2006 - 2006
- Collected primary data for the EU-Democratic Governance Support Program (DGSP) on public awareness and involvement in GoK devolved public funds in Nakuru District (now a County), Kenya.
Professional Experience
Project Manager
NECLI CBO.
Kinamba, Laikipia County, Kenya.
2009 - 2010.
- Led the Implementation of a 2 year US$200,000 environmental and livelihoods project.
- Drew project financial and narrative reports and budgets in EU/DANIDA guidelines.
Finance Officer
Twana Twitu Cares.
Nairobi/ Mwingi, Kenya.
2008 - 2009
- Managed finances for a US$150,000 Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) support project.
- Drew project financial reports and budgets following USAID/AED/AMREF formats.
Certifications
Reproducible Templates for Analysis and Dissemination.
Emory University (Via Coursera)
Online.
June-2021
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
KASNEB
Nairobi, Kenya.
June- 2008
Education
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
PhD in Financial Economics.
Johannesburg, South Africa.
2017- Current
Thesis: Transformation of Microfinance Institutions in Africa.
Egerton University
MBA in Finance & BEd (arts), Maths/Economics.
Nakuru, Kenya.
2004-06/ 1997-01
MBA Project: Effects of Stock Splits on Share Prices and Stock Market Capitalization: The Case of EABL and KENOL.
Selected Publications and Posters
Onyuma, S. O., Mugo, R. K., & Karuiya, J. K. (2012). Does Cross-border listing (still) improve firm financial performance in Eastern Africa?. Journal of business economics and finance, 1(1), 92-109.
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Karuitha, J. K., & Onyuma, S. O. (2013). Management of Financial Crises: Priorities for Rebuilding the Financial Architecture in Africa. African Management Development Review, 10(4), 34-49.
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